Teachable Travel Moment: Eyes Forward
When the past is too prominent in your mind, you will inevitably lose your place and pace in the present. You'll also lose your focus on your future. Both are losses you can't afford.
Seeking an Ideal Fall, Finding Perfect Peace
Seek I chose New England for the colors. Goldenrod, orange, maroon, fire-engine red. I drove through five states in eight days, seeking a portrait of Fall. The Northeast delivered every hue. I ooh’d and ahh’d my way down the highways,…
In Search of Roads Less Traveled
When we reconnected after more than a year without contact, I asked him what prompted him to reach out. “I was driving across [the] bridge, and I thought of you,” he said. Roads have a way of doing that—leading your…
Held in 2025 and Beyond
I. For the past few New Year’s [Eves/Days], I have selected a one-word theme to keep me grounded and inspired throughout the year. I typically choose a multifaceted word that has been lingering in my spirit and can be interpreted…
I’m Slipping, I’m Falling
“No f—ing way,” said my cousin. She was giving a tour of her home and turned to see me barreling down the stairs toward her. The same stairs she cautioned me about moments prior. Her warning included a list of…
There’s More
The other day as I was walking through my new favorite park, I stumbled upon something unexpected: more. I had only been to the park about a dozen times, but up until that moment, I was certain that I had…
Introducing: Between Bars
I started a podcast! Why? Because I’m a podcast junkie – so much so that I took a radio and podcast storytelling class to learn the basics of writing for one. When I told one of my friends about the…
